For 5 years Dave was my boss, my landlord, and above all my friend. My name is Joe Cellamare and i worked at world class for over four years. In that time Dave taught me more about fishing, friendship and life in general then anybody in my entire life. I moved to Maine in Dec of 2006 knowing i was leaving a a huge part of my life and my heart behind in marathon. i was blessed with meeting many great people while living and working there but above all Dave Navarro was the most caring, giving, and influential of them all. He had the biggest heart of anybody i have ever known. To Julie and Michelle: know that your father was a wonderful man and and will never never stop loving you. From all corners of the globe, from myself in Maine to Junji in Thailand and Sue in New Jersey, Dave will forever leave a hole in hearts and souls across the world. Thank you Dave.

The Florida Keys are a special place, this 137 mile long chain of islands has a flavor unlike any other area in Florida. Consequently, there have been many men that played significant roles in developing its aura and its vivid mystique. Moreover, a lot of these fellas were characters with playful attributes with unique colorful personalities…Capt. Dave Navarro was one of these men. These characters, if you will, also shared a love affair for the Keys and their passion inspired people to come to our island community. The city of Marathon owes a large debt of gratitude to Capt. Dave Navarro. I worked closely with Dave on a number of fishing tournaments and other fishing related events over the years. Dave’s seemingly unlimited generosity and benevolence when it came to Marathon was inspiring. Dave was always the first to step up to the plate with donations or help if the fishing community needed something. Dave was a throwback to the times when if you needed something you count on your neighbor to lend you a hand. Dave, I hope somewhere, someway you’re able to read this because I can’t personally thank you enough for all you did for me. In closing, and on lighter note, (which Dave would probably appreciate) to all of Dave’s friends out there… I know much of Jimmy Buffett’s early inspiration for his songs and books came from characters like Captain Tony Tarracino in Key West, but can you imagine the material he could have gotten by hanging out with Dave during the some of the tarpon tournaments! God Bless You Dave Navarro… Your friend, Darryl Wheatley

But also put his stake in making our community attractive and viable to tourism. Dave also supported any local guide who needed fishing gear, tools, and knowledge to provide a successful fishing trip to their clients. Dave covered all aspects of recreation on the water from snorkeling to stalking bonefish on the flats. He kept prices competetive and attractive to all customers. In short Dave was a valuable asset to Marathon and the Florida Keys. Above all this he was a freind to anyone who came seeking his advise. I will miss him but I am very lucky to have known him! Goodbye my fishing buddy thanks for all your advice and for the times you taught me how to be a better fisherman and human being! Tony P. Florida Keys Fish Finders

David is forever in the hearts of those who knew him and loved him. He touched so many lives.